Public Social Networks

Last updated: October 4, 2016 at 14:23 pm

Places to connect and interact with others. Listed in alphabetical order

Facebook
Although primarily used by individuals for personal networking, it is also seen as a useful tool within education to support both study groups and course sites.Cost: Free | Available: HostedRanking on Top 100 Tools for Learning 2016: 6See more at http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/facebook/

Google+
Google’s social networking site is useful for deep conversations, resource sharing and for creating communities around topics and events.Cost: Free | Available: HostedRanking on Top 100 Tools for Learning 2016: 45See more athttp://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/googleplu/

Instagram
Instagram lets you take a picture or video, choose a filter to transform its look and feel, and then post it. You can also share it on Facebook, Twitter and other places.Cost: Free | Available: HostedRanking on Top 100 Tools for Learning 2016: 76 See more at http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/instagram/

LibraryThing
LibraryThing an easy, library-quality catalog. LibraryThing also connects you with people who read the same things.Cost: Free | Available: Hosted

LinkedIn
LinkedIn is seen as a prime professional networking service, for connecting with others professionally as well as for finding jobs. Its range of groups is also considered valuable.Cost: Free and premium plans | Available: HostedRanking on Top 100 Tools for Learning 2016: 8 See more at http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/linkedin/

Snapchat
Snapchat lets you easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from around the world, and explore news in Discover.Cost: Free | Available: HostedRanking on Top 100 Tools for Learning 2016: 169 See more at http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/snapchat/

Twitter
Twitter is useful for professional networking, for news and updates as well as a backchannel in conferences and for real-time chats using hashtags.Cost: Free | Available: HostedRanking on Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015: 3See more at http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/twitter/

Xing
A platform for business networking.Cost: Free | Available: Hosted